Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A vs SANY SY26U
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,684kg and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,684kg.
- Engine power: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A has 3kW more power.
- Dig depth: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A digs 24cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A | SANY SY26U | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,344 lb | 2,660 kg |
| Dig depth | 10 ft 3.4 in | 2,810 mm |
| Engine power | 23.7 hp at 2,200 rpm (Yanmar 3TNV88F) | 14.6 kW at 2,400 rpm |
| Transport width | - | 1,550 mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A, SANY SY26U. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R35Z-9A if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,684kg
- you want one that has 3kW more power
- you want one that digs 24cm deeper
The Hyundai R35Z-9A is a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator that gives UK contractors and hirers a lower-cost alternative to the equivalent Kubota, Takeuchi and JCB machines in the same size band. It uses a Yanmar diesel engine rather than an in-house Hyundai power unit at this size, reflecting how compact excavators across brands often share third-party engines and hydraulics. Hyundai's UK dealer coverage for this class is thinner than the market leaders, spread across several regional appointed dealers.
Full R35Z-9A specifications →Buy or hire the SY26U if...
The SANY SY26U is a 2.6 tonne mini excavator positioned as a value alternative to the established Kubota, JCB and Takeuchi machines in the same size class, sold in the UK through a small number of appointed dealers. SANY's UK presence is newer and thinner than the market leaders, so buyers weigh the lower purchase price against a less mature parts and resale network. It is more often bought outright by owner-operators than stocked in volume by the large national hire fleets.
Full SY26U specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A and the SANY SY26U?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is the bigger machine by 5,684kg and has 3kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9A is a a 3.5 tonne class zero tail swing compact excavator; the SANY SY26U is a a 2.6 tonne mini excavator.
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